An Equity Bank teller has been arraigned in court over allegations of stealing more than KSh 1.2 million from the bank and one of its customers.
Gilbert Kiptoo Lelon, stationed at Equity Bank’s Kahawa Branch, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego, where he was charged with stealing by servant contrary to Section 281 of the Penal Code.
Prosecutors allege that on August 11, 2024, while serving as a teller, Gilbert stole KSh 800,000 from the account of Mary Kanini Kamuya, a customer of the bank.
He is also accused of committing a second theft just a day later. On August 12, 2024, Gilbert allegedly stole KSh 454,000 belonging to Equity Bank money that came into his possession by virtue of his employment.
The accused denied all charges. The court ordered that he remain in custody until August 19, 2025, pending the completion of a pre-bail report to assess his eligibility for bail or bond
